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#1756 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lawnside School District
Elementary School · Lawnside School District · Lawnside, NJ
An elementary school in Lawnside, NJ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
426 EAST CHARLESTON AVE, Lawnside, NJ 08045
- Math 12% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawnside School District score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawnside School District sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,224/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawnside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,338
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MagnoliaEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Somerdale Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Osage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawnside School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawnside School District is listed in Lawnside School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawnside School District
Lawnside School District is a public elementary school in Lawnside, NJ, part of Lawnside School District, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,756 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawnside School District
What grades does Lawnside School District serve?
Lawnside School District serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lawnside School District?
Lawnside School District has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawnside School District?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawnside School District is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawnside School District rank in NJ?
Lawnside School District ranks #1,756 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lawnside School District's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawnside School District has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawnside School District?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawnside School District has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawnside School District a charter school?
No, Lawnside School District is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawnside School District a Title I school?
No, Lawnside School District is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawnside School District?
50.6% of students at Lawnside School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (856) 546-4850
- Area population (ZIP 08045)
- 3,124
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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